Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9340, John Goodlett, S.C.

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Goodlett, John
S. 9340
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South Carolina 23.864
John Goodlett of Greenville in the State of S.C. who was a Ser. in the commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg. commanded by Col. Thomas in the S.C. Ca. time for 1 mo: 14 days
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina at the rate of 24 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Apr. 34 and Sub. Prof. J. P. King Greenville - S.C.
arrears to the 4th of Mar. 34 44.62 Pension allowance ending Sept. 124.42 169.04
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk Book E Vol. C Page 18.
see letter 28 July 1837 to P. Agt. Order to pay 19 Sept 1837 Letter to Pension agent 19 April 1838.
Date of death not found
R. B.

State of South Carolina
Granville District On this the seven tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one hundred and thirty four personally appeared in open court before the Hon B J Earle one of the Judges of the court of Common Pleas now sitting. John Goodell a resident of Granville District and State of South Carolina aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law both as his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Canby passed June 7th 1852
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. He was living in Spartanburg District South Carolina when he first entered the service, which was in the year 1776 and on the first day of July. He volunteered for three months under the command of Captain W. Ellenhary and Col John Thomas senior on the 1st day of July and served until the first of October following. He was stationed at Prince's Fort in Spartanburg District South Carolina for the purpose of guarding the country against the Cherokee Indians. He served with the whole force in said Fort and was discharged by Captain W. Ellenhary and returned home. In the summer of 1778 he again volunteered for three months under the command of Captain William Wood and Col John Thomas Jr. He thinks it was on the 1st of June and that he left the service this time, on the last of August. The troops to which he belonged were employed in protecting the frontier of South Carolina against the Cherokee Indians and were stationed on the old Indian boundary. In the

Summer of 1782 he was drafted and moved to General Greens headquarters not far from Chastleton. He was under the command of Lieutenant Mc- Gowen, Major John Hard and Col Benjamin Rachbeck and attached to the Brigade of General Pickens. He served this term one month and two weeks and was discharged. He was mustered times besides these three terms above mentioned engaged for short periods in the service of his country against the Indians and Tories but he claims pay for the seven months and half only as a private in the war of the rebellion. He further states that the services above stated were rendered in regular en- -bodied corps, called into service by the author- -ity of the State of South Carolina and that during such service he was not engaged in any civil pursuit, but actively engaged in field or in garrison and that he was paid for his services in "Vendets" a paper issued by the State of South Carolina.
He was born in Frederick County State of Virginia in the year 1756. Has a record of his age at home drawn off from his father's family Bible - was living in Spartanburg District South Carolina when called into service and has lived in South Carolina ever since the rebellion - was drafted once and taken twice - there were no regular officers with him except at Greens Camp - he never read a written discharge - he is known in his present neighborhood by Mr. Young and George Salomon by who can tes- tify to his character for veracity and their belief in his services as a soldier of the rebellion - He has no documentary evidence of his services but can prove a portion of them by John Young and Mr.

Goodlett whom affidavits are herewith sent - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declared that his name is not on the pension roll or agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid - in Open Court
Before
John Goodlett
B. J. Earle
Presiding Judge.
We David Blythe a clay man residing in the District of Greenville and John Hodges residing in the same hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Goodlett who has returned and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be surely eight years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
McDaniel
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David Blythe John Hodges
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatory prescribed by the court department that the above named official court was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states - And the court further certifies that it appears to them that David Blythe who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clay man resident in District of Greenville and that John Hodges is also a resident the dist of Greenville and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit -
B. J. Earle
Presiding Judge

I James McDaniel Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions of the Peace do hereby certify that the following contains the original pro- -ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the offication of John Goodlett for a Revolution For testimony whereof these hereunto set my hand seal of office this 17 th March 1834-
James McDaniel Clerk of Greenfield District

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O. W. and N. Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C. Jan 17, 1895
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of John Goodlett, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1, 1776 3 mo. Private Wm Elhany Thomas S.C.   Summer 1778 3 " " Wood " "   " 1782 6 weeks " _____ Reabuck "  
Battles engaged in, None mentioned. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sparreborough Dist S.C. Date of application for pension, Mar 17, 1834 Residence at date of application, Greenville Dist S.C. Age at date of application, Born Frederick County Va. 1756. Remarks: His pen allowed.
Very respectfully,
J B Goodlett Esq Present
Commissioner.

December 9, 1933
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RAJ/EEL John Goodlett-S.9340
Mr. J.B.Goodlett 200 East 12 th Street Austin, Texas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Goodlett, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, which record was furnished you on December 7, 1931, but which, you state, has been lost.
The data given below are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9340, based upon the military service in that war of John Goodlett.
John Goodlett was born in 1756, in Frederick County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown in the papers in the pension claim.
While residing in Spartanburgh District, South Carolina, he volunteered and served as a private with the South Carolina Troops as follows: from July 1, 1776, in Captain McElhenny's Company, Colonel John Thomas' (Senior) Regiment and was discharged October 1, 1776; from June 1, 1778, in Captain William Wood's Company, Colonel John Thomas' (Senior) Regiment and was discharged the last of August, 1778; from sometime in the summer of 1782, one month and two weeks under Lieutenant William Goodall, Colonel Benjamin Robuck's Regiment. He also served at various times on short tours, dates and officers' names not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 17, 1834, while residing in Greenville District, South Carolina.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
In 1834, one William Goodlette made affidavit in Greenville District, South Carolina, in support of soldier's claim for pension; no relationship was shown and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

December 1, 1933
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BA-J/MCS
Mr. J. B. Goodlett 200 East 12th Street Austin Texas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John Goodlett, a soldier of the Revolution.
You were furnished on December 7, 1931, the record of the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

December 7, 1931
BA-J/ENL
Mr. J.B.Goodlett Cunah Texas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of a Revolutionary War soldier with surname Goodlett whose record was furnished you between 1890 and 1898.
The record of John Goodlett was furnished you on January 13, 1893, so it is presumed that is the one for which you refer.
John Goodlett was born in 1756, in Frederick County, Virginia.
While residing in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, he volunteered and served as a private with the South Carolina Troops as follows: from July 1, 1776, in Captain McElhenny's Company, Colonel John Thomas' (Senior) Regiment and was discharged October 1, 1776; from June 1, 1778 in Captain William Wood's Company, Colonel John Thomas' (Senior) Regiment and was discharged the last of August, 1778; from sometime in the summer of 1782, one month and two weeks under Lieutenant William Goodall, Colonel Benjamin Roebuck's Regiment. He also served at various times on short tours, dates and officers names not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 17, 1834, while residing in Greenville District, South Carolina.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of death not in AB
John Goodlett 4 - Greenville 95 - 1836 6 - 10752-X

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
December 1, 1933
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/MCS
Mr. J. B. Goodlett 200 East 12th Street Austin Texas
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the record of John Goodlett, a soldier of the Revolution.
You were furnished on December 7, 1931, the record of the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
I had the record you mention but lost it and would appreciate another sorry to trouble you, Yours truly, J. B. Goodlett.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 10, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Sockman Byers and John Goodlet, supposed to have been soldiers in the Revolutionary war, you are advised that a very careful search has been made and from the data given the name of Sockman Byers has not been found upon the Revolutionary war pension records on file in this Bureau.
One John Goodlett made an application for pension on March 17, 1834, at which time he was 78 years of age and residing at Greenville, S. C., and his pension was allowed for seventeen months and fourteen days' actual service as a private in the S. C. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Wood and Col. Thomas. He enlisted in Spartanburgh District, S. C.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. J. G. Adams,
City Engineer's Office,
Kansas City, Mo.

Quanah Quanah, Texas
Nov 29, 1931
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I was an ex- amining in your Bureau from 1890 to 1898, and while there secured the military history of our Pecos tribe many who served in the Revolutionary war. This has been lost and I would like to ask you if you

could have another sent to me. He was from Virginia. Thanking you in advance for your kindness, I am
Yours Truly J. Bloodlett, Deacon Twp.

Austin, Tex.
Nov. 17 - 38
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me the Military history of John Goodlett a Revolutionary soldier from Vir- ginia. He was my Great Grand- father.
Yours truly J Bloodworth 200 East 12 St. Austin Tex.

Hon. D. J. Murphy, Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a certificate of the Revolutionary Record of your office of the service of Seamen aged 70 Penn. To complete my application to the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours Sincerely,

Bankers & Merc. Litho. Co. K.C.
Board of Public Works. Kansas City, Mo.
GEO S GRAHAM PRESIDENT GEO. J. BAER GEO. W. YOUMANS GEO. P. HARDESTY
R. M. GODFREY, Secty. J. C. REYNOLDS, Chief Clerk.
3/2/97.
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Hon. D. J. Murphy, Com. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir:-
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Please send me a certificate of the Revolutionary Record of your office of the service of Sockman Byers , of Penn., To complete my application to the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours Resp.,
J. G. Adams. City Engineer's Office
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Hon. D. L. Murphy, Com. of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a certificate of the Revolutionary Record of your office of the service of John Nesbitt, of S.C. or N.C., to complete my application to the Sons of the Revolution. Yours Respectfully,

BARNES & MERC LITH CO. K.C.
Board of Public Works.
Kansas City, Mo.
GEO. S. GRAHAM, President. GEO. J. BAER GEO. W. YOUMANS GEO. P. HARDESTY.
R. M. GODFREY, Secty. J. C. REYNOLDS, Chief Clerk.
3/2/97.
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Hon. D. J. Murphy, Com. of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
Please send me a certificate of the Revolutionary Record of your office of the service of John Goodlet , of S.C. or N.C., to complete my application to the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours Resp.,
J. G. Adams. City Engineer's Office

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Rev. War
9340
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File No. 9340
John Goodlett Pri Rev War
Act: June 14 82
Index:—Vol. 1, Page 146
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1893 Jan 17 His to J B Goodlett West Div.
April 10 1897 Histor Mr. J. G. Adams, Kansas
1931 Dec 7 - Hist to J B Goodlett. Ead. M
1933 Dec. 1 Mr. J. B. Goodlett inf. he was fin. Dec. 7, 1931 record of only John Goodlett. N.C.A.
1933 Dec 9 - Hist. to J B, Goodlett. Ead.

Planters & Mechanics Bank of So Ca Charleston 12 September 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington Sir
I forward herewith for your authority to pay, Voucher of Joseph Griffin, upon which 12 Months Pay is due.
I also enclose the Magistrate Certificate in relation to John Goodlitts Voucher.
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob Serv
A Spear, Pension Agent

Planty Mechanics Bank Charleston 12 April 1838
J. K. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Sir Forward herewith for authority to pay, Vouchers of Thomas Masters, Greenbury Cappe John Goodlett, William Gossitt, and Benjamin Dispair.
I am respectfully Your Obt Servt
A. Spratt Pension Agent

State of South Carolina Person with Capt Green with District & Mrs Goodlette before me the subscribing justice and duly made oath that he was known to John Goodlette serving a three months service at Prince's Fort in S. Carolina in the infantry and also three months on the indian line Volunteer under Capt Wood and Six weeks near Fort Green Camp called out by General Pickens Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6 th March 1834 Robert Cox Jr William his Goodlette maker
I Robert Cox before whom the above affidavit was made do hereby certify that William Goodlette who made the above affidavit is a credible and respectable witness and worthy of all credit given under my hand and seal March 18 - 1834
Robert Cox

South Carolina } I James McDaniels Greenville Dist. } Clerk of the Court of Greenville District do hereby certify that Robert Cox before whom the within affidavit was made is an acting magistrate and that full faith and credit should be given to his acts as such in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this March 18-1854 - J McDaniels C.C.P.

State of South Carolina } personally came Greenville District } Robert Kay an Acting Magistrate for Greenville District before me and made Oath in due form of Law and Saith that John Goodlett did take the Oath of Fidelity as a United States Pensioner up to the 1 st of March last that he did sign the same in my presence that he is very badly Palsied and when in the act of writing his name I steadied his hand with mine he holding the pen until it was written Sworn and subscribed before me this 30 th August 1837 Robert Kay W. B. Blasingame C. C. P. & J. W. E. off.
State of South Carolina } Greenville District } William Blasingame Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas & General Sessions for the District aforesaid do hereby certify that Robert Kay has this day appeared before me and made the above affidavit, that he is an acting Justice of the Inferior for said District and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his private & official acts Given under my hand and Seal of office at Greenville Court House The 30 th August 1837 William Blasingame C. C. P. & J. W. E. off.

Hanover Mechanics Bank of So. Ca Charleston 18 July 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Sir
I forward herewith for your Authority to pay the following Vouchers having 12 Months and upwards viz John Kenmore, Thomas Masters, John Goodlett, Samuel Nelson, Benjamin Disbair, William Gossitt, Greenbury Capps, and George Salmon & Leonard Peasley
I am very respectfully Your Ob Serv.
C Spear Pension Agent